Sapele Tree (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
Scientific Name: Entandrophragma cylindricum — A large tropical hardwood tree famous for its reddish-brown, attractive timber.
Native Home: West and Central Africa, including Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Height: 30–45 m.
Lifespan: 150–300+ years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Valuable hardwood with an attractive grain, excellent for furniture, flooring and decorative woodwork.
Harvesting: Mature trees are selectively harvested for commercial timber.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 50–70 years for substantial timber.
Products: Luxury furniture, doors, flooring, veneers, musical instruments and decorative panels.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used for furniture, construction and carved wooden products.
Global Spread: Native to African rainforests; widely traded internationally as a premium tropical hardwood.
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